Job fair set for IUSB

Bayh sponsoring events across state.

Bayh sponsoring events across state.

July 29, 2006|JAMES WENSITS Tribune Political Writer

U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh will host a series of job fairs across the state next month in an effort to link jobless Hoosiers with more than 3,400 job openings that are available with companies that have signed up for the events. "Very often, folks who are down on their luck don't know where to turn," Bayh said in a Thursday telephone interview. "Here's an opportunity to come to one place where there will be jobs available and training facilities available." Because everything will be in one place, it will make it easier for people and, hopefully, send them in the right direction, Bayh said. The job fairs, including one planned from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 9 at Indiana University South Bend, represent the fourth straight year Bayh has conducted the events. Bayh said his "one-stop shopping" approach will bring job seekers together with employers who have job openings as well as entities offering educational and training opportunities to help people improve their skills. In addition to the IUSB job fair, similar events are planned for Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Terre Haute and Kokomo over a three-day period beginning Aug. 9.